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It worked in the early church and it works in the postmodern world. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Commentary of the book of acts english text edition by f. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who. A good study bible we recommend the following features.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. It was the authors stated intention to write a readable and yet reliable commentary that would he helpful to all serious students of the bible, and. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted. He was a strong doctrinal preacher and enjoyed preaching from the book of acts.

After a long career of witnessing for christ throughout much of the mediterranean world, the jews arrested him and sought to kill him. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f. As readers of his major work, paul and the salvation of mankind.

God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. One thing designed in the book of the acts is to help us to understand pauls epistles, two of which are directed to timothy. His name being changed to paul, he is given special revelations from god as to the heavenly character of christianity, and these take the foremost place before the book of acts closes. It worked in the early church, and it works in the postmodern world. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. One of the most effective preachers of the gospel was the apostle paul.

An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way the spirit of god operated in bearing witness to the risen and exalted jesus, and in conducting the disciples into the fulness of christian blessing. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. His favorite preaching method was to take a new testament text and illustrate it with an old testament story. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted by the church. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire.

Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of acts introduction the book of acts is a unique book in the new testament. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts is a marvelous example of the flawless accuracy of the bible. For information regarding wayne jacksons book, the acts of the apostlesfrom jerusalem to rome, phone the office of courier publications toll free 18888182463. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.

It provides an inspired snapshot of the postascension believers and the progress of the gospel from jerusalem to the ends of the earth. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume.

While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. If you love the adventure and drama of acts as i do then this is a must read. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction.

While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume. Jun 02, 2008 acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians. Acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. It serves as a transition between the gospels and the epistles. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. The second principle is to identify the literary units. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. Mcgarvey was a preacher who was easy to hear and hard to forget. What started out as a hard read continued in blessing after blessing. Therefore, we must strive to understand the purpose of the whole biblical book before we interpret the individual literary units.

He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the. A a a a a a a after some discussions with others there seems to be a need in some discipleship on the rest of the new testament. The first principle is to note the historical setting in which a biblical book was written and the particular historical occasion for its authorship. This blog began in 2008 when i was teaching through acts both at my church and in a semester class at grace. Ed rickards commentary on acts is a work on several levels, designed to give the reader an opportunity to pursue his own path of learning. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Luke had written to him before and had told him about the things that jesus did and taught. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the bible. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. His taking timothy into his acquaintance and under his tuition.

May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 1708 1710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. Wagner has won me over and has stirred in me a fire to spread the gospel of jesus christ. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. But their hands were tied because he was a roman citizen protected by roman law.

Since i have had the chance now to teach through acts several times, i have put together a huge collection of commentaries and other resources for studying the book of acts. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Introduction to the book of acts helpful tools for study the following tools will be helpful in this study. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The original author had a purpose, a message to communicate. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. Many scholars believe that in rome, luke wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts, also known as the acts of the apostles, to assist in pauls defense.

Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. Concerning the issues of his day, mcgarvey took a strong stand against instrumental music. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain. Jun 01, 2008 what started out as a hard read continued in blessing after blessing. This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a versebyverse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. Details in this sacred document are checkable, and they pass the test of historicity with flying colors. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Bradd words in boldboldbold and underlined are the answers to the blanks on the acts study guides acts 1 the book of acts was written by luke to a man named theophilus. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version.